Galileo Once Said, "All Truths Are Easy to Understand Once

question 115

Multiple Choice

Galileo once said, "All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them." This is best representative of the:

• A) "what you see is all there is" phenomenon.
• B) representativeness heuristic.
• C) hindsight bias.
• D) confirmation bias.

Understand the relationship and inconsistencies between attitudes and behaviors.

Recognize the concepts and implications of cognitive dissonance theory.

Appreciate the role of social and cultural influences on attitude-behavior consistency.

Identify strategies for predicting and improving attitude-behavior consistency.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Memory

A memory that is not integrated into one's conscious self-awareness, often resulting from trauma or stress and manifesting as gaps in memory or a sense of disconnection from one's self.

Memory Problems

Difficulty in remembering information, events, or how to perform tasks, which can range from mild forgetfulness to more severe cognitive impairments.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological condition marked by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities in a single individual, often due to severe trauma.

Diagnosed Cases

Instances where a medical condition has been officially identified and recorded by a healthcare professional.